Our Graduate Programme is a 3 year rotational program that nurtures individual skills sets and aspirations, providing well matched placement and development opportunities that will see you putting what you’ve learnt during your studies into meaningful mahi across Te Pūtea Matua.
As a RBNZ graduate, you will join us as a permanent employee. From your first day, you're one of us and are an important part of our whānau (family).
You’ll join one of the world’s most trusted and respected central banks, where you’ll be surrounded by people who are genuinely invested in your success. Throughout the programme, you’ll be supported by people leaders, buddies, mentors, and team members through formal learning, onthejob training, coaching, and regular check-ins. You’ll also be part of a close-knit cohort, with plenty of chances to connect, learn, and grow together, so you always feel included, supported, and confident bringing your whole self to work every day.
Check out our benefits to find out about the exciting perks we offer.
Check out our frequently asked questions to find out more about our graduate programme.
Recruitment for our graduate programme opens in the first week of March. Make sure you attach your:
- CV
- academic transcript (an unofficial transcript is fine)
- cover letter
- application form.
It may seem like a lot to get together, but it’s worth it!
The more we know you, the more we can align the very best pathway to springboard your career.
Once the team has reviewed your application, you’ll be invited to complete a video interview and online testing.
Don’t worry – it’s not scary and you’ll get the chance to practice and be camera ready!
We finally get to meet you in person!
The assessment day is in Wellington or Auckland and will be your opportunity to shine! It will include:
- meeting with managers
- a panel interview, and
- a chance to interact with RBNZ staff through various assessments.
We know that waiting around can be painful, so we'll do everything we can get back to you as soon as possible.
Following the assessment day, we will be working hard to make decisions with high level feedback for you about your application outcome.
Our Money group is made up of:
- Economics
- Financial Market Infrastructures and Settlements
- Financial Markets
- Money and Cash
The Financial Stability Group monitor risk, set rules for banks and insurers and support resilience through change. Our Financial Stability group is made up of:
- Enforcement and Resolution
- Financial system assessment
- Prudential policy
- Prudential Supervision
- Specialist Supervision
Our Operations group is made up of:
- Data and Information
- Finance and Operations
- People and Culture
- Security
- Technology
Our Enterprise Services group is made up of:
- Legal and Governance
- Risk, Compliance and Audit
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategy Enablement
Find out if RBNZ is the place you want to start your career by sending us an email at [email protected].